HB 1179 (2006): repealing a requirement that the department of transportation spend a certain amount for litter removal that is determined based on fees paid to the liquor commission.
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HB 1179 (2006)
repealing a requirement that the department of transportation spend a certain amount for litter removal that is determined based on fees paid to the liquor commission.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Finance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 54
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2006, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 2006. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Franklin Tilton (R - Belk 4)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 4)
- Rep. Candace Bouchard (D - Merr 11)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202/LOB
- March 8, 2006, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100
Votes
- February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Ways & Means
- January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 10:00 RM202/LOB
- January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 12-1; CC)
- February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
- February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Finance
- March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m
- March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 100, State House, 11:00 a.m
- March 24, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass ,[04/06/06]; SC13
- April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 13, 2006: Enrolled
- April 24, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2006 Eff: 4/24/2006 Chap: 0054
- April 25, 2006: Enrolled